Neuro Oncology

In India, the average cost of brain tumor surgery is around USD 4800 - (INR 354,500). However, prices may vary depending on the hospitals in each city. The cost of surgery can vary depending on several factors, including the surgical technique used, the standard of the chosen hospital, the surgeon's experience, and reputation, and so on. The average hospital stay is 4-6 days, and in India, it is approximately 3 weeks. The treatment plan is finalized following a thorough evaluation of the patients to determine the size, location, and type of tumor.

Brain cancer, also known as tumors, is an abnormal growth of brain cells. Malignant tumors can rapidly spread to other parts of the body, while benign tumors do not invade nearby tissue.

• Changes in behavior and emotions
• Speech and judgment impairment
• Smell impairment and lack of recognition
• Memory lapses and diminished mental capacity
• Seizures and speaking/swallowing difficulties
• Headache, especially in the morning
• Visual and hearing impairment
• Prolonged sleepiness and vomiting

• DNA mutations leading to uncontrolled cell growth
• Exposure to ionizing radiation
• Obesity
• Genetic factors
• Previous history of cancer
• Age and race
• Chemical exposure in the environment or workplace

• Stage 1: Benign tissues with slow cell growth
• Stage 2: Increased cell proliferation
• Stage 3: Malignant tissues with actively multiplying abnormal cells
• Stage 4: Rapidly growing malignant tissue with numerous abnormal cells

• Surgery to remove cancerous cells
• Minimally invasive surgery for faster recovery
• Radiation therapy to kill tumor cells
• Chemotherapy to target and kill tumor cells
• Targeted drug therapy to block specific abnormalities in tumor cells
• Radiosurgery using multiple radiation beams to kill tumor cells
• In summary: Brain cancer, characterized by abnormal brain cell growth, presents various symptoms depending on the tumor's location. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, exposure to radiation, and environmental factors. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted drug therapy, aiming to remove or destroy cancerous cells and improve patient outcomes.